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MAN → BSL
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the English Midlands, the Champagne region, and a more dramatic perspective of the Vosges mountains during the descent into the Rhine Valley.
Manchester & Peak District
Immediate views of the Manchester urban sprawl and the dark peaks of the National Park upon departure.
Thames Estuary
A glimpse of the London skyline and the sprawling Thames river delta to the south.
The English Channel
The transition from the English coast to the French mainland over the busy shipping lanes.
Champagne Vineyards
Expansive green and gold vineyard landscapes as you traverse the Grand Est region of France.
Vosges Mountains
Impressive views of the rounded granite peaks and dense forests during the descent phase.
Basel & The Rhine
Panoramic views of the Rhine river snaking through the tri-national border area of CH, FR, and DE.
Book a window seat in the front or rear of the wing to capture the Vosges mountains. Early morning flights provide backlighting that emphasizes the terrain relief. On landing, look for the 'Three Countries Bridge' spanning the Rhine.
Cheshire Plain
Lush agricultural landscapes and rural villages of the North West immediately after takeoff.
Oxford & Midlands
Views over central England, often passing near historical university towns and rural heartlands.
White Cliffs of Dover
If the flight path is easterly, you will see the iconic chalk cliffs of the Kent coastline.
Lille Metropolis
The dense urban center of Northern France often visible shortly after crossing the coast.
Jura Mountains
The rolling limestone peaks of the Jura range visible on the distant horizon to the southwest.
Alsace Plain
The patchwork quilt of fields and medieval villages located between the mountains and the Rhine.
Excellent for spotting the Kent coastline and the Jura mountains in the distance. During evening flights, you may catch the sun setting over the French countryside. Keep an eye out for the Black Forest to the far east during the final turn.
Distance: 943 km (586 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Route Type: International
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